Module 1 Part Deux Flashcards
Ergonomics considerations for preservation of UE function: minimize _ of _ UE tasks; minimize _ _ to complete UE tasks; minimize _ _ _ of joints
Minimize FREQUENCY OF REPETITIVE UE tasks
Minimize FORCE REQUIRED to complete UE tasks
Minimize POTENTIAL INJURIOUS POSITIONS of joints
Ergonomic considerations for preservation of UE function: Avoid _ positions of the _; avoid positioning _ _ _; avoid extreme _ and _ at the _
Avoid EXTREME positions of the WRIST
Avoid positioning HAND ABOVE SHOULDER
Avoid extreme IR and ABDUCTION at the SHOULDER
Equipment selection considerations with preservation of UE function: _ strength, _, _ possible wheelchair; adjust _ _ as far _ as possible without compromising _ of _; position _ _ so that when hand is placed at top center of _, the _ of the _ _ is between - degrees.
HIGH strength, CUSTOMIZED, LIGHTEST possible wheelchair
Adjust REAR AXLE as far FORWARD as possible w/out compromising STABILITY of USER
Position REAR AXLE so that when hand is placed at top center of PUSHRIM, the ANGLE of the UPPER ARM is between 100-120 degrees.
2 types of exercise that can help to preserve UE function?
Flexibility
Resistance training